Current projects

The Pacific Media Assistance Scheme (PACMAS) is a 10-year project running from 2008 to 2018. It supports better governance in the Pacific region by contributing to the development of a diverse, independent and professional Pacific media system.

The Cambodia Communication Assistance Project (CCAP) implements a Communication for Development approach, focussed on enhancing citizen voices and promoting a transparency and accountability of local authorities.

The Media for Development Initiative (MDI) focuses on building, training and strengthening the team capacity of the National Broadcasting Corporation of Papua New Guinea, supporting better internal governance, generating research and content on the key areas of elections, health, education, gender and governance.

Myanmar’s national broadcaster MRTV is transitioning from a state to a public service media role. ABC ID is supporting MRTV in this process by developing its capacity to produce radio content that informs, educates and engages citizens.

ABC International Development (ABCID) supports ASEAN broadcasters to strengthen disaster resilience. ABCID is in the unique position of being both a broadcaster itself and being located in the region with the ability to draw on its extensive regional links, networks and resources.

Past projects

Funded by the Australian government’s international development assistance agency, AusAID, ABC International Development supports the Vanuatu Broadcasting and Television Corporation (VBTC) to develop and strengthen Radio Vanuatu’s role as the national radio service.

"The ABC is committed to the values of respect, collegiality, integrity and innovation.ABC International Development aspires to embody these values in Asia and the Pacific."- Domenic Friguglietti, ABC, Head Pacific and Mekong.